Facility Evaluation Report

On 7/15/24 at 8:20 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jewel Baptiste conducted an unannounced Annual/Required inspection to Lowemont Home Inc. Upon arrival LPA was greeted by Administrator’s Jasmin Raguimia and August Torres. LPA explained the reason for the visit. This home is licensed to serve (5) Developmentally Disabled Adults, ages 18 – 59 years ambulatory only. This home is a level 3 home and vendorized through Harbor Regional Center. There were (0) clients in care during the time of this visit, the (3) clients were at the day program. The last emergency disaster/fire drill was conducted on 5/5/2024. The Administrator Certificate expires on 09/02/2025 #6008452735. During today's visit LPA inspected the physical plant inside and outside, reviewed the food supply, tested the smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, reviewed (3) staff files, (3) client files, medications, and medication administration records for (3) clients and P&I. LPA discussed the infection control plan to which the Administrator Jasmin stated the facility do not have one and will submit one as soon as possible.

This home contains 3 bedrooms, 1 client bathroom, 1 staff bathroom, living room, laundry, kitchen, dining room and an attached garage. LPA toured the physical plant with the Administrator and observed all (3) client bedrooms, contained required furniture, lamps, dresser, chair, and closet space. The two bathrooms contain a working toilet, basin and water faucet, walk in shower with grab bar, shower chair, and bathmat. The temperature measured at 106.5*F-111.7*F. The smoke detectors were battery operated and individually tested and observed to be working properly. The carbon monoxide detector was located throughout the facility, tested, and functioning properly. There were (1) fire extinguisher located in kitchen fully charged and up to date. The kitchen was toured and contained working appliances; refrigerator, stove, oven and contained dishware, cups, plates, utensils, pots, and pans with knives secured and locked underneath kitchen sink with cleaning agents and toxins. The pantry was well stocked with canned goods, pasta, cereals, and the food supply contained a sufficient supply with a two-day supply of perishables and a seven-day supply of non-perishables that met title 22 guidelines. (Report continued on LIC809C.)